Cisco Specialist Certifications: Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist validates an individual's knowledge of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Data Center products to maintain a highly scalable, efficient, and high performing Data Center Networking environment. Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist professionals understand how to deploy and optimize the following features and benefits:

• Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Service Modules
• Nexus 2000, 5000, and 7000

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Prerequisites

Valid Cisco CCNP or any CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Exams:

• 642-973 DCNIS-1
• 642-974 DCNIS-2 (Last day to test: 5/7/12)    OR    642-992 DCUFI (Available: 2/7/12)

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification options every two years:

• Re-take and pass all exams for each Specialist certification indicated on the specific certification page. Please note: this includes ALL exams whether refreshed or not.
• Pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam

Achieving or recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.